I agree with C. H. The suggestions seem to me far too restrictive,
draconian even. Part of the charm of the list is the way personalities
develop, often through OT posts. Putting newbes on an 18 month
beginners list will just discourage them joining. I too am glad to get
rid of spammers and worms but these suggestions are anything but
democratic and, I believe, would kill the list in short order. The OTs
can get annoying, but, on the whole, I often enjoy them as much as the
camera talk.
Obviously others will disagree but lets think carefully before making,
or imposing too many rules.
Keep it simple and show some tolerance. My 2 cents.
Jerry Liles
C.H.Ling wrote:
>
> I don't see anything below a necessary.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
>
> > Since it is public now, I think we should discuss the possibility of a
> > moderator openly. I also think that now that the list is closed lets keep
> it
> > closed. No more discussion of opening it again. If anything we should talk
> > about further security measures.
> >
> > Here are my suggestions:
> >
> > 1. Now that we have control of subscriptions I think I might say that I
> think
> > off topic posts should be completely eliminated. I know this won't be
> popular
> > but it's the only way that we can totally bang any flames on the head
> > immediately.
> >
> > 2. I also think this should mean that an individual should be able to be
> > forcefully unsubscribed if they breach this rule 3 times in a week.
> >
> > 3. Decisions on unsubscribing someone should be made by a disciplinary
> team of
> > three. The OM trinity if you would. I have nominated to be on this panel
> and
> > two others would need to apply. Maybe these can be rotating positions. I'm
> > happy to do it forever as long as I am subscribed to the list, so maybe
> the
> > other two can rotate.
> >
> > 4. Introduction of a new beginners list. Newbies should be thoroughly
> vetted
> > on this new list for a period of 18 months before they can join the older
> > elite list. I for one don't like sharing the same space with people who
> ask
> > annoying questions we've answered for the umpteenth time.
> >
> > And yes I am glad that the list is closed to spammers and outsiders who
> have
> > no interest in Olympus OM. Bye bye Snow White and long live the democratic
> > principles on which this list is based.
> >
> > Dave
> >
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